Eliminate student loan debt and make public and community college free for all.

Christian D. Menefee · Texas · Democratic

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APRIL 30, 2026 Mr. MENEFEE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce ... To increase the total maximum Federal Pell Grant and extend flexibility for eligibility. ... the total maximum Federal Pell Grant award per student shall be equal to $14,800 ... [and] the period during which a student may receive Federal Pell Grants ... [is extended] ... by striking "12" each place it appears and inserting "16".

Menefee introduced H.R. 8618, the College Affordability and Accessibility Act, to raise Pell Grants and extend eligibility from 12 to 16 semesters. This is a concrete higher-education affordability action, but it is only partial relative to the broader promise of eliminating student debt and making public/community college free.

partial same_term A for effort

H.R. 8618 - College Affordability and Accessibility Act (GovInfo)
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never same_term A for effort

Menefee introduced H.R. 8618 in the 119th Congress to increase the maximum Pell Grant and extend Pell eligibility, which is a concrete same-term legislative effort on college affordability. However, the evidence does not show enactment, student loan debt elimination, or free public and community college for all. Because the promised outcome was not delivered despite a material legislative attempt, this should be scored as never with an effort badge rather than delivered or partial.

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